Eid al-Adha Celebrations: Dr Amoakohene Warms Hearts With His Outfit, Ghanaians Give Him a New Name

• Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, joined Muslims in the country to celebrate this year's Eid al-Adha
• In a video, he was dressed in an outfit matching the occasion, warming the hearts of security officers waiting to meet him
• Netizens expressed mixed reactions to the video, with some delighted, some critical, and some nicknaming the minister
• In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian pastor commended Dr Amoakohene for his Eid al-Adha festival

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has warmed the hearts of many Ghanaians with his regal appearance on Eid al-Adha.

Though not a Muslim himself, Dr Amoakohene was captured in a video clad in the traditional outfit of an Arab Sheikh.

He wore a white thobe, complemented by a crisp ghutra (headscarf) neatly held in place by a black agal. He was reportedly attending an event commemorating the special day in Kumasi.

The Minister stepped out of his vehicle with his new look and left security officers who were waiting for him at the venue in awe.

They beamed with smiles as they welcomed Dr Amoakohene, who already looked glamorous in his outfit. Some Ghanaians who saw his video were impressed and quickly gave him the title of 'sheikh'.

Dr Amoakohene joins Eid al-Adha celebrations

On June 6, 2025, muslims in Ghana commemorated this year's Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice.

This is one of the most sacred holidays in Islam, and Dr Amoakohene's tribute to the occasion has added to its joy.

The video of Dr Amoakohene dressed up for Eid al-Adha is below:

Ghanaian pastor commends Dr Amoakohene

Speaking in an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian counsellor praised Dr Amaokohene for his outfit. He emphasised the need for Ghanaians to be religiously tolerant.

"I fell in love with his outfit that day. This is what makes us Ghanaians. We need cultural tolerance to foster unity and growth in our society," he said.

John Dumelo donates cows to Muslims

Dr Amoakohene is not the only public figure celebrating the special day with Muslims. Ghanaian actor-turned-politician John Dumelo also displayed a heartwarming gesture to those in the country of the Islamic faith.

The MP for Ayawaso West donated some cows to Muslims in his constituency. In a video he shared on Instagram, he toured the Ayawaso West constituency with the Municipal Chief Executive, Dr Michael Mensah, to present the cattle to the leaders of the various mosques.

The Ayawaso West Wuogon MP also interacted with the leaders after making the donations as part of the tour of the various mosques.

Netizens divided over Dr Amoakohene's outfit

Netizens who saw the video of Dr Amoakohene's Eid al-Adha look expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some praised his new look, others criticised him, describing him as a clout chaser.

@_nii_nana wrote:

"Ghana senior law enforcers saluting someone not in their chain of command...hmmm."

@ExpressYourMin1 wrote:

"Won't anyone close to this gentleman tell him the honest truth sɛ ɔngyae gyimie no?"

@RyllahGh wrote:

"There is no way a Muslim will adore himself as a Christian just to grace a function. See Concert party."

Dr Amoakohene rejects Dr UN's customised award

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr Amoakohene refused to accept Dr UN's award at an event in Kumasi.

The Ashanti Regional Minister was seen at Ashantifest as the influencer tried to present him with an award.

Some social media users commented on Dr UN's video and Dr Amoakohene's rejection of his funny prize.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh